How far is Pittsburgh, PA from Freedom, PA?

The driving distance from Pittsburgh, PA to Freedom, PA is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.35 mi
00h 42m
Flight
21.61 mi
34.77 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.61 mi
Kilometers
34.77 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.35 mi
Kilometers
39.18 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Pittsburgh
Sun, Apr 19, 7:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pittsburgh
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Freedom
Sun, Apr 19, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Pittsburgh
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sewickley
PA

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Pittsburgh
12.2 mi
00h 21m
To Freedom
12.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pittsburgh and Freedom.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh and Freedom.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    14 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Sixth Avenue

    1325 ft · 45 sec · Sixth Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Liberty Avenue

    152 m · 21 sec · Liberty Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    789 ft · 31 sec · 6th Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fort Duquesne Boulevard

    777 ft · 31 sec · Fort Duquesne Boulevard

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 279 North: Fort Duquesne Bridge

    1212 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Fort Duquesne Bridge

    684 ft · 8 sec · Fort Duquesne Bridge

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 19, PA 65 North: North Shore, Ohio River Boulevard

    105 m · 7 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 19 North, PA 65 North

    1531 ft · 33 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Ohio River Boulevard

    22.4 mi · 37 min · Ohio River Boulevard

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Freedom

    1176 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    1397 ft · 31 sec · 3rd Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    637 ft · 22 sec · 9th Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto 6th Avenue

    3 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pittsburgh and Freedom.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ohio River Boulevard
22.6 mi · 93%
US 19 North
0.29 mi · 1%
3rd Avenue
0.26 mi · 1%
Sixth Avenue
0.25 mi · 1%
I 279 North
0.23 mi · 1%
6th Street
0.15 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Ohio River Boulevard

Continue on Ohio River Boulevard

22.4 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sewickley
00h 21m from Pittsburgh
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pittsburgh to Freedom?

The road trip is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sewickley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 12.2 miles from Freedom.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Pittsburgh and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Freedom.

Stop Ideas Near Sewickley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Sewickley, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sewickley.

RAIL

Union Station

19 mi away
1100 Liberty Avenue
RAIL

Greensburg

60 mi away
Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr.
RAIL

Latrobe station

72 mi away
329 McKinley Ave
RAIL

Connellsville station

76 mi away
North Water Street and West Peach Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pittsburgh and Freedom. Straight-line distance: 21.61 mi (34.77 km).

Pittsburgh

#1 Pittsburgh

The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

Population299,226
Coordinates40.4406200, -79.9958900
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Freedom

#2 Freedom

Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,458
Coordinates40.6856200, -80.2517300
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Start: Pittsburgh (-79.99589, 40.44062)
End: Freedom (-80.25173, 40.68562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.25 L · about $3.51
Round trip
$7.03
1.72 gal · 6.5 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.51 $7.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.96 $7.91
Premium $4.95 $4.26 $8.52
Diesel $5.98 $5.14 $10.29

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pittsburgh and Freedom. The current time is 06:22:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.